Aston Villa have confirmed a "large number" of first team players have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the FA Cup game against Liverpool tomorrow night.
The club's training ground at Bodymoor Heath has closed after what Villa are calling a "significant coronavirus outbreak".
In a statement released this afternoon, Villa said: "Aston Villa can confirm that the Club has closed its Bodymoor Heath training ground after a significant Coronavirus outbreak.
"A large number of first team players and staff returned positive tests after being routinely tested on Monday and immediately went into isolation.
"A second round of testing was carried out immediately and produced more positive results today.
"First team training ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup match with Liverpool was cancelled.
"Discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the Club, the Football Association and the Premier League."
Liverpool are due to take on Villa in a 7.45pm kick off tomorrow evening.
It remains to be seen what impact this breaking news will have on the match.
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